Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI South CO Rt 42 · Structure no. 00000000017A100
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,810 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 20 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.